Dog Aggressive Towards Other Dogs

[Tommy629]

Hi how Are you Going?

I have a 10 month old rottweiler and wen he was about 7 months he was attacked in the park

by an adult boxer and had a bit of a fight and ever since then he has been really aggresive towards other Dogs. his always had

a dominant nature. i have a 10 year old lab which is the alpha male and he submits to him quite happyly.

But on our walks i feel that i have to Cross the road when other dogs Are there, And put him on the Lead Wen im in the

park. He has Never actually attack another dog but he barks and growls and turns quite aggresive and lunges.

If any one Could help me on how i could turn this behavior around it would be much appreciated

There should be sum pictures Of my boy i hope they uploaded

[Tommy629]

Hopfully they Work now!!!!

Isn't He gorgeous his Names Hef

he really Does have a good nature tho and also Its not all Dogs he doesn't really go for small dog's (like toy Dog's)

And for sumreason in the vet his okay. but lately his got Worse

[Erny]

Tommy ..... your boy looks lovely!

For this issue of aggression, it is pretty obvious you are aware that the most likely cause is your dog's own "fear" of being attacked again.

Your dog needs to be desensitised to the presence of other dogs, and to be properly and wisely shown that other dogs are not there to hurt him. This takes a controlled environment and also instruction by a professional experienced in this field of behaviour problem solving. The behaviourist should be able to instruct you not only on the best method for your dog but also provide tuition on your timing of reward amongst other things.

Aggression ............. for any reason ............... is not something you deal with over the internet or via a book. I highly recommend you seek the services of a reputable behaviourist to help you out.

The longer you leave it, the more ingrained your dog's behaviour will become, and the more difficult it will be to remedy or at the very least, manage. So my recommendation is that you act now.

I don't know if you're located near me, but if you do let us know where you are located, we might be able to recommend someone to you.

[Tommy629]

Tommy ..... your boy looks lovely!

For this issue of aggression, it is pretty obvious you are aware that the most likely cause is your dog's own "fear" of being attacked again.

Your dog needs to be desensitised to the presence of other dogs, and to be properly and wisely shown that other dogs are not there to hurt him. This takes a controlled environment and also instruction by a professional experienced in this field of behaviour problem solving. The behaviourist should be able to instruct you not only on the best method for your dog but also provide tuition on your timing of reward amongst other things.

Aggression ............. for any reason ............... is not something you deal with over the internet or via a book. I highly recommend you seek the services of a reputable behaviourist to help you out.

The longer you leave it, the more ingrained your dog's behaviour will become, and the more difficult it will be to remedy or at the very least, manage. So my recommendation is that you act now.

I don't know if you're located near me, but if you do let us know where you are located, we might be able to recommend someone to you.

LoL i Click on to your Link on another Post u Would have received a msg I think.

Im From the Western Subs. I will get in contact with you. thanks

[Erny]

Yeah I know!! Sent an email response. Will send another now.

[Poodle wrangler]

I agree he's handsome, too.

It's sad that the boxer's owner wasn't as sensible as you and kept their dog on leash and/or walked the other way .

Sorry to bang on about it (must have typed this several times by now), but have you tried doing the 'Triangle of Temptation' with Hef? It's pinned at the top of the Training/ Obedience/ Dog sports sub forum. I've started doing this with my younger dog and his sit stays have improved dramatically in only a week, as well as his attention. A sit-stay is a very handy command to have. I've been able to use it when other dogs have been going beserk on lead around mine. Seems to help my dog to settle and not respond in kind when he sits and stays beside me.